ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Surgical SP Dressings Recalled Due to Manufacturing Defect
ConvaTec recalls Aquacel Ag Surgical SP dressings (lot 5G00809) manufactured with incorrect thickness. These dressings may not provide adequate wound coverage. Consumers should contact ConvaTec for details.
Lower-risk recall
Surgical dressing manufactured out of specification (greater thickness).
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
ConvaTec is recalling Aquacel Ag Surgical SP dressings that were manufactured with incorrect thickness. This could lead to inadequate wound coverage and potential complications during healing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/49032-convatec-aquacel-ag-surgical-sp-dressings-recalled-due-to-manufacturing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/49032-convatec-aquacel-ag-surgical-sp-dressings-recalled-due-to-manufacturing · Updated August 10, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-2677-2026
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“ConvaTec Aquacel Ag Surgical SP Dressings Recalled Due to Manufacturing Defect.” GovInfoNow, updated August 10, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/49032-convatec-aquacel-ag-surgical-sp-dressings-recalled-due-to-manufacturing. Based on FDA recall #Z-2677-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-2677-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The dressings were made with greater thickness than specified, which may not cover wounds properly. This could lead to inadequate protection and increased risk of infection or complications during healing.
Who’s affected
Patients using Aquacel Ag Surgical SP dressings for wound care are affected. Those with open wounds or surgical incisions are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Aquacel Ag Surgical SP' and the lot number 5G00809 on the packaging. The dressings are 9cm x 15cm (3.5 in. x 6 in.) and sterile.
- Brand
ConvaTec- Product
Aquacel Ag Surgical SP REF: 413556 9cm x 15cm/3.5 in. x 6 in., Sterile R- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Contact ConvaTec
Reach out to ConvaTec for specific instructions on how to handle the recalled dressings.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide; the notice names 21 states.
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution in the states of MD, OH, IL, NC, AZ, NY, MN, TX, KS, TN, IN, DE, MI, FL, PA, CA, VA, MS, NM, GA, CO.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 37 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #Z-2677-2026 (June 8, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-2677-2026 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 10, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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